Tenderness (2025)
Lee, a young man in Chengdu China, writes a letter to Sam, his former English teacher and lover from the US, reminiscing about their brief but profound relationship. He recalls their time together through past and present moments—exploring the city, learning from each other, and falling in love. But Sam had to return to the U.S., leaving Lee with cherished yet painful memories. "Tenderness" is a poetic tale of love, loss, and the lingering warmth of a connection that remains unforgettable.
Director: Lawrence Luo
Genre: Romance
Runtime: 14 min
Release Date: August 20, 2025
Cast
- Haoran Dai - Lee
- Paul Addison - Sam
Screenplay
Cinematography: Fenghe Han
Editing: Lawrence Luo
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Lawrence Luo
More Films in Genre: Romance
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Tenderness about?
- Lee, a young man in Chengdu China, writes a letter to Sam, his former English teacher and lover from the US, reminiscing about their brief but profound relationship. He recalls their time together through past and present moments—exploring the city, learning from each other, and falling in love. But Sam had to return to the U.S., leaving Lee with cherished yet painful memories. "Tenderness" is a poetic tale of love, loss, and the lingering warmth of a connection that remains unforgettable.
- Who directed Tenderness?
- Tenderness was directed by Lawrence Luo.
- Who stars in Tenderness?
- Tenderness stars Haoran Dai, Paul Addison.
- How long is Tenderness?
- Tenderness has a runtime of 14m (14 minutes).
- What genre is Tenderness?
- Tenderness is a Romance film.